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Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake for Christmas

I wanted to take a second, even though it is already Christmas Eve, to share one of our favorite recipes for Christmas morning. It is very simple to put together, looks very festive, and tastes delicious! We have been making it for years, and I'll be putting another together tonight to pop in the oven as soon as we get home from Mass in the morning. I hope you all have a very Blessed Christmas!

Cut each of the 4 remaining triangles into thirds (starting at the wide end opposite the point and cutting lengthwise to the point). Arrange over filling evenly in spoke-like pattern. Press ends to seal at center and outer edges.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.

Mix powdered sugar and milk until glaze consistency and drizzle over coffee cake.

UPDATE: You can also turn the above recipe into 2 Candy Cane Coffee Cakes, using 3 cans of crescent rolls instead of two. I made the bottom of each candy cane with 1 1/4 pkgs. of crescent rolls, using the remaining 1/4 package to cut strips to lay over the top. I topped each candy cane with half of the cream cheese mixture and half of the pie filling. You can see additional pictures over on my other blog.

20 comments:

That sounds like a delicious way to celebrate Jesus' birth! Permit me a question (and I don't mean to sound like a doubting Thomas, honest) - I've always read that crescent roll dough and other "canned" breads should be baked within 2 hours because when you open them, you activate the leavening or some such. You must not notice any difference in quality though?

Lenetta, I didn't know that! I never have noticed a difference, though most years I end up putting it together in the morning (it really doesn't take long - 5 to 10 minutes max). However, I don't remember a problem the last time I made it the night before. Maybe since it is used as a crust instead of rolls? Anyhow, I just might wait till morning now ;) Have a wonderful Christmas!

I made this using crescent rolls like recipe calls for. Came out spectacular. We did apple & cherry filling. This time we are going to try making it with puff pastry cut in squares and put in muffin tins for bite size little cherry coffee cakes...mmmmmm

Does anyone have a recipe for using canned fruit pie filling and a cake mix that you cook in a crock pot? I really would like to try making something close to this. Please help me out at webcats34@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance. Have a wonderful day :)

I have been making this for years. I have even made it for Valentine's Day. Instead of putting the strips of crescent rolls as "spokes", cut remaining dough into small hears and place on top of cherry filling. Beautiful and festive and delicious!

We give thee thanks, almighty God, for all your benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.

May the Lord grant us His peace. And life everlasting. Amen.

Alternate conclusion:And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

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